Scottish Widows Bank Mortgages – Flexible Lending for Professionals, Contractors & High Earners

Scottish Widows Bank is a premium mortgage lender with a reputation for serving professionals, contractors, and high-net-worth individuals who need tailored lending solutions. They offer high income multiples, interest-only options, and later-life flexibility — all assessed with a personal, manual approach.

At Mortgage Knight, we recommend Scottish Widows Bank for clients who want smart, adaptable mortgage solutions from a respected lender that understands complex profiles.

Key Benefits of Scottish Widows Bank Mortgages

Professional Mortgage Expertise

Enhanced affordability for doctors, dentists, solicitors, accountants, architects, and other registered professionals High income multiples and flexible income treatment Suitable for career progression income trajectories

Professional Mortgage Expertise

Enhanced affordability for doctors, dentists, solicitors, accountants, architects, and other registered professionals High income multiples and flexible income treatment Suitable for career progression income trajectories

Interest-Only & Part-and-Part Lending

Available for high earners and those with a clear repayment strategy Sale of property, investments, or pension drawdown accepted as repayment vehicles Combine with capital repayment to manage cash flow

Interest-Only & Part-and-Part Lending

Available for high earners and those with a clear repayment strategy Sale of property, investments, or pension drawdown accepted as repayment vehicles Combine with capital repayment to manage cash flow

Support for Self-Employed & Contractors

Accepts limited company directors and sole traders Will consider retained profits or salary + dividends Supports day-rate contractors on gross annualised income

Support for Self-Employed & Contractors

Accepts limited company directors and sole traders Will consider retained profits or salary + dividends Supports day-rate contractors on gross annualised income

Later Life Lending Options

Mortgage terms into retirement considered Ideal for over-50s, high asset borrowers, or those with pension-based repayment strategies Interest-only and bespoke structuring available

Later Life Lending Options

Mortgage terms into retirement considered Ideal for over-50s, high asset borrowers, or those with pension-based repayment strategies Interest-only and bespoke structuring available

Manual Underwriting and Private Banking Approach

All applications manually assessed Personal underwriting for non-standard income, complex cases, or high loan amounts High levels of service and attention to detail

Manual Underwriting and Private Banking Approach

All applications manually assessed Personal underwriting for non-standard income, complex cases, or high loan amounts High levels of service and attention to detail

Who Scottish Widows Bank Is Best For

  • Professionals in regulated fields (NHS, legal, financial, etc.)
  • High earners looking for enhanced affordability
  • Self-employed clients with complex income
  • Contractors working on day-rate or fixed-term engagements
  • Older borrowers seeking lending into retirement
  • Clients needing interest-only or bespoke repayment structures

Types of Mortgages Scottish Widows Offers

  • Professional residential mortgages
  • Interest-only and part repayment
  • Self-employed & contractor mortgages
  • Large loan lending
  • Mortgages into retirement
  • Capital raising and remortgaging
  • High-income multiple lending

Need a Lender That Understands Your Career, Income or Retirement Plans?

If you’re a professional, business owner, or high earner looking for a flexible mortgage that fits your life, Scottish Widows Bank is a great option — especially with a broker on your side.

Speak to Mortgage Knight today, and we’ll tailor your application to match Scottish Widows’ criteria — with smart structuring and expert advice at every step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A: Registered professionals such as doctors, solicitors, teachers, engineers, dentists, architects, and accountants typically qualify. This can unlock higher income multiples and greater flexibility.

A: Yes. They offer interest-only and part-and-part mortgages, provided there is a clear repayment strategy, such as sale of a property, pension drawdown, or investment portfolio.

A: Borrowing can reach 5–5.5x your income depending on profession, credit status, and repayment method — especially for high earners or dual-income applicants.

A: Scottish Widows will accept salary + dividends, or retained profit, depending on your setup. Typically, 2 years of accounts are required, but strong one-year cases may be considered.

A: Yes. Day-rate contractors are accepted using a gross annualised calculation: daily rate × 5 × 46 weeks. Umbrella structures can also be considered.

A: Yes. Scottish Widows is one of the more flexible lenders when it comes to later life lending, especially if you have pension income, savings, or downsizing plans.

A: Yes. Their mortgage products are only available through intermediaries like Mortgage Knight, giving you access to expert packaging and personal underwriting.

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